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Adoption of Interim Administrative Rule ENB 13.03 relating to Transient Lodging Facilities

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The purpose of this administrative rule is to provide guidance on implementing Chapter 24.31 of the Portland City Code (PCC), which governs transient lodging facilities within the City of Portland.
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Portland City Code (PCC) Section 3.30.040.A and 3.30.045.C authorize the Director of Portland Permitting & Development to adopt and administer administrative rules appropriate to perform the duties set forth in Section 3.30.010 and to adopt interim rules without prior notice when finding that failure to act promptly will harm the public interest.

PCC Chapter 24.31 (Transient Lodging) requires a building permit to establish transient lodging use in a structure and authorizes Portland Permitting & Development to set minimum fire and life safety construction standards for transient lodging facilities in the City of Portland.

The adopted interim rule is effective Jan. 1, 2025, for a period no greater than 180 days.

A copy of the interim rule may be downloaded from the link below. Questions about this administrative rule may be directed to Portland Permitting & Development at PPD@portlandoregon.gov.

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